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Study law in the Netherlands
Universities and colleges in the Netherlands recorded as teaching law, with the levels they teach and what a year of study costs.
Includes Law (LLB, LLM), international and business law
118 law courses in the Netherlands, from the official register. From official course data (government statistics and national course registers).
Subjects we can show you in the Netherlands
Business and management 32Computing and software 20Engineering 22Medicine and health 27Nursing and midwifery 6Law 11Social sciences 21Psychology 7Education and teaching 31Natural sciences 20Mathematics and statistics 6Economics and finance 10Art and design 8Music and performing arts 4Media and journalism 10Architecture and built environment 6Agriculture and environment 13Hospitality and tourism 2Languages and literature 5Sport and exercise science 8
7 institutions recorded as teaching this at master's level in the Netherlands.
Order: Universities first, then most programmes or graduates in this field A to Z
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Studying in the Netherlands at a glance
- Tuition a year
- EUR 9,000 to EUR 30,000
- Living costs a month
- EUR 1,000 to EUR 1,500
- First year, all in, from
- EUR 21,300
- Money to show for the visa
- EUR 13,600
- Work during term
- 16 hours a week
- Stay to work after
- 1 year
Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for law can differ from the country average.
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Questions students ask
How much does it cost to study law in the Netherlands?
Tuition for international students runs from EUR 9,000 to EUR 30,000 a year, and living costs from EUR 1,000 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 21,300. Fees for law can be higher than the average; check the course page.
Can I work while I study in the Netherlands?
Yes, up to 16 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.
Can I stay and work in the Netherlands after I graduate?
Yes: Orientation year (zoekjaar) gives you 1 year.
Will my law degree from the Netherlands let me work at home?
Law is a regulated profession in most countries. Before you apply, check with the professional body in the country where you want to work that it recognises this degree.
Scholarships to study law, by nationality
Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.
